Helen Coonan (NSW, Liberal Party, Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts) Share this | Hansard source

Unfortunately, I know that this information, which is relevant information to provide to those listening to question time, is constantly interrupted by those on the other side. They do not like the fact that this is the government that has put in place safeguards for people and for consumers and for pensioners with respect to telecommunications and the way in which the regulatory environment regulates not just Telstra but also all other providers. The price control arrangements that will apply and which were introduced on 1 January will remain. We have untimed local calls which remain capped at 22c, and Telstra is still required to continue to offer a package of services and support targets for low-income consumers.